POLICY CHANGE UPDATE (Effective April 1, 2025): DEVICES NOW REQUIRE 60 DAYS OF PAID SERVICE, MEANING ANY PLAN MUST EXTEND INTO THE SECOND MONTH. THIS RESULTS IN ( CHEAPEST OPTION ) A $35 PLAN FOR THE SECOND MONTH WITH AUTO-PAY, RAISING THE TOTAL COST FROM $50 TO $85.
I strongly encourage everyone to file a complaint at this link if you want the company to uphold its previous policy:

https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/articles/360001201223-Phone-Form-Descriptions-of-Complaint-Issues
Get a free device with a Total 5G plan or higher. Port in a number from another carrier and verify your ID. Offer's only online or at Total Wireless stores. Max two devices per account. No contract—unlocks after 60 days with one month of service. ( EDIT - REQUIRES 60 DAYS OF SERVICE FROM 1 APRIL 2025 DUE TO POLICY SHIFT)
https://www.totalwireless.com/sma..._25_152198
Step-by-Step Guide to Get a Free Device:
1. Go to the deal page or visit a Total Wireless store, as this offer is available exclusively online and in-store.
2. Choose the payment option labeled "Free device when you select Total 5G or Total 5G Plus plan."
Requirement: The device requires activation on a Total 5G plan or higher.
3. Scroll down to the section where you can input a phone number to port in with Total.
• Important: The number must be an external port-in (from another carrier) and requires OTP verification.
• You'll receive an OTP (one-time password) to verify the number. Not all inactive numbers from providers will receive an OTP, so choose a number that can actively receive one.
Tip for Getting a Free Number
• Search Google for "free SIM trials" and select a provider (other than Verizon network ) offering a trial with a new number. You can Use this free trial number to receive the OTP and complete the port-in process.
4. Verify your ID with Document & Face Recognition.
5. Plan Pricing Details ( Only one required )
• Total 5G Unlimited Plan: With AutoPay: $50/month Without AutoPay: $55/month
• Total 5G Plus Unlimited Plan: With AutoPay: $60/month Without AutoPay: $65/month
• Pro Tip: You can select the $50 AutoPay option during ordering and cancel AutoPay later after receiving the device— no issues reported.
Terms
• Limited to two devices per account.
No contract required; the device unlocks in 60 days after only one month of plan activation. Keep number active in device till 60 days.
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It is uncomfortable to do the id verification. Veriff must be paying this 200 dollars phone to Total Wireless in exchange for the buyer credentials. Thoughts?
It is uncomfortable to do the id verification. Veriff must be paying this 200 dollars phone to Total Wireless in exchange for the buyer credentials. Thoughts?
Most likely not. You better off using the BYOD deal and purchase the phone off Motorola site anyways. This is an entry level phone that cost less than 200 bucks. Requiring a month of 50+ plan and additional 50 bucks for a phone that's hardly 200 isn't slick at all
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EDIT: forgot to add that the two Total stores I visited in N Cal, both had working phones to demo. Total dealers are all independently owned so a ymmv situation.
I think you have not read my next comment
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Need 60 days paid service.